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what would make my car very hard to start after getting it back from the dealer?

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Old Feb 16, 2008 | 04:37 AM
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Default what would make my car very hard to start after getting it back from the dealer?

The battery read 13.7 as soon as it fired up, but it acted like it almost wasn't going to start (several times) after taking it home from the dealer. They had the battery unhooked (radio was in safe mode) but at the most, it would have been only for ~ 24 hours. *and* it started fine when I left the dealer!

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Old Feb 16, 2008 | 04:41 AM
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Default check the engine bay for french fries and ketchup

they drop all sorts of crap in there. we found an Arby's horsey sauce wrapper in there once!

otherwise, i have no idea. i was gonna say battery...
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Old Feb 16, 2008 | 04:43 AM
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What did "They" do?
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Old Feb 16, 2008 | 04:48 AM
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Default if you measured 13.7 at the battery posts....then it is the battery....>>>

if you measured it via the HVAC controls....i would still bet battery....
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Old Feb 16, 2008 | 04:50 AM
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Default Tighten the connections at the battery. A loose connection won't be able to handle the

needed current draw.
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Old Feb 16, 2008 | 04:51 AM
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Default I measured it via the voltage display on my passport.. That's what it's been reading for the past

year or so (range of 13.7 - 14.0) What should it be reading? My multimeter is fried and I haven't replaced it yet...
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Old Feb 16, 2008 | 04:51 AM
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What the smart guys says: s/r 14.2 or so w/ engine running. Check alternator too.
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Old Feb 16, 2008 | 04:52 AM
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Hmmm. I tested them and they are snug (battery moves instead of the clamps)
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Old Feb 16, 2008 | 04:57 AM
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mmmm horsey sauce good!
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